Investigation Launched into Jack Smith by Federal Authorities
Federal authorities, as reported by the New York Post, have initiated an investigation into former special advisor Jack Smith due to accusations of unlawful political conduct.
The Hatch Law Unit, representing the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), is overseeing the inquiry. An email from Charles Valdis, a Senior Advisor at the Office of Special Counsel (OSC), was revealed by the outlet, further confirming the investigation.
The Hatch Act is designed to limit federal employees’ involvement in specific political activities, aiming to keep government functions free from political influence.
In a statement to the outlet, Senator Tom Cotton, who chairs the Senate Intelligence Committee, expressed gratitude towards the special counsel’s office for taking the investigation seriously, emphasizing that “no one is above the law.”
He accused Smith of intentionally undermining President Trump’s election efforts, insisting that Smith should face full accountability for his actions. Cotton claimed in a lengthy post on X that Smith was manipulating the legal system against Trump to influence political outcomes.
He asserted, “Jack Smith’s actions are tools for Biden and Harris’s campaigns. It seems likely that this crosses the boundary into illegal campaigning from a public office. We need to examine how Smith misused his DOJ position to sway the election.”
Cotton elaborated that Smith’s call for a trial just two weeks before the Iowa Caucus was unusual and inappropriate. He noted that cases of similar nature hadn’t typically progressed to trial at such an accelerated pace, suggesting that Smith’s intentions were politically motivated.
In concluding his statement, Cotton urged the OSC to conduct a swift investigation into these unprecedented actions, stating, “These actions were political rather than civil service, warranting immediate scrutiny.” Smith has led significant criminal investigations against Trump during President Biden’s administration, focusing on classified documents and the events surrounding January 6, 2021. Both cases were later dismissed.
